Scope: This pathfinder provides examples of resources and tools for LMS who are designing inquiry-based instructional units.
KEYWORDS
Assessment
Authentic learning
Backwards design
Critical thinking
Curriculum planning
Collaboration
Evaluate information
Information literacy
Information process models
Inquiry learning
Lessons
Problem-based learning
Questioning
Theme-based learning
Thematic learning
WEB-BASED RESOURCES Assessment Electronic Learning: Rubrics in a Snap. (2006). Scholastic. PBL: Project-based Learning. 4 Teachers. University of Kansas. 2006. Reflection Journal Activities: Rubric. (n.d.). Rubrics: Activity Bank. (n.d.). S.C.O.R.E. Rubric Construction Set. (n.d.). The Landmark Project. See Assessment Tools Pathfinder on the TL Center Wiki. Collaboration Curriculum Collaboration Toolkit. NoodleTools. 2005. Two Taxonomies of the School Library Media Program. (1988). From the book by David Loertscher. Critical Thinking Bloom, Benjamin. Bloom’s Taxonomy: Sample Questions. 1956. Critical and Creative Thinking. Developed by Annette Lamb and Larry Johnson. 2003. Dalton, J. & Smith, D. [Applying Bloom’s Taxonomy]. 1986.
Evaluating Information Adventures of Cyberbee: Web Evaluation. (2006). Linda Joseph. Critically Analyzing Information Sources. (2006). Cornell University. Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators: Critical Evaluation Information. 2006. Discovery Education. QUICK: The Quality Information Checklist. HDA and CHIQ. 2000. Why Evaluate Information Sources? Kentucky Virtual Library. 2004. Information Literacy and Fluency AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner. AASL/ALA, 2007. ROUTE 21: Building 21st Century Skills. Partnership for 21st Century Skills SLMAM Correlations Chart New (2007) to Old (1998).School Library Media Activities Monthly (February 2008) 24.6. See Information Literacy and Process Pathfinder on the TC Center Wiki. Inquiry Connect: Inquiry Learning. Institute for Inquiry. Exploratorium. 2000 Dragonfly. Miami University (OH). 2000. NOTE: Very cool inquiry web site. How Stuff Works. How Stuff Works. 2008 Inquiry Education Research. (n.d.). Institute for Inquiry. Exploratorium. Learning Resources The British Museum. (n.d.). The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. (n.d.). Xpeditions Hall. National Geographic. The Franklin Institute Online. Kids’ Space. The Kids’ Space Foundation. 2006 Smithsonian. Smithsonian National Zoological Park
See Tools and Strategies Pathfinder on the TC Center Wiki. Questioning The Question Mark. Jamie McKenzie. Searching Tools A Guide to Search Engines for Children. Paula Gragutsky. 2004. Ask for Kids. IAC Search & Media. Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need. NoodleTools. 2007. KidsClick. 1995-2008. KidsClick Worlds of Web Searching. Ramapo Catskill Library System. 1999. Kids’ Search Tools. Ramapo Catskill Internet Guides. 2007. Navigator: A Selective Guide to the Internet. Maintained by the New York Times. 2008. Tools and Strategies See Tools and Strategies Pathfinder on the TC Center Wiki. Units and Lessons The American Memory Project. Library of Congress. 2008. Blue Web’n. AT & T Education. 2007. Thinkfinity. The Verizon Foundation. 2008. The Learning Page. Library of Congress. The Mars Millennium Project. A National Arts, Science, Technology Initiative. The New York Times Learning Center. The New York Times Company. 2008. PBS Teachers. Public Broadcasting. 1995-2008. Super Thematic Units. In2Edu. Warren Grieve. WebRing: Creating Web-based Projects. WebRing. 2001-2008. ARTICLES AND BOOKS Callison, Daniel and Leslie Preddy. The Blue Book on Information Age Inquiry, Instruction and Literacy. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2006. NOTE: An excellent book that covers many topics. Assessment Harada, Violet H. and Joah M. Yoshina. Assessing Learning. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2005. See Assessment Tools Pathfinder on the TL Center Wiki. Collaboration Burk, Lynne F. CSI Library – Collaborate, Support, Integrate. Teacher Librarian (December 2006) 34.2: 34-35. Bush, Gail. Do Your Collaboration Homework. Teacher Librarian (October 2003) 31.1. Bush, Gail. The School Buddy System. Chicago: ALA, 2003. Buzzeo, Toni. Collaborating to Meet Literacy Standards: Teacher/Librarian Partnerships for Grades K-2. Worthington, OH: Linworth, 2007. Harada, Violet H. and Joan M. Yoshina. Developing Collaborative Relationships. Inquiry Learning through Librarian-Teacher Partnerships. Linworth, 2004. Loertscher, David V. Taxonomies of the School Library Media Program. 2nd ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research and Publishing, 2002. Muronaga, Karen. & Violet Harada. The Art of Collaboration. Teacher Librarian (October, 1999). 27 (1). Schomberg, J. TAG Team: Collaborate to Teach, Assess and Grow. Teacher Librarian (2003) 31.1. Small, Ruth. Collaboration. Teacher Librarian (June 2002) 29.5. Wolf, Sara Elizabeth. A Collaborative Event: An Elementary Unit on Severe Weather Preparedness. Teacher Librarian (June 2006) 33.5: 8-19. Information Literacy & Fluency AASL & AECT. Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: ALA, 1998. Callison, Daniel. Information Fluency. School Library Media Activities Monthly (2002, June) 18.10: 36-38. Geck, Caroline. The Generation Z Connection: Teaching Information Literacy to the Newest Net Generation. Teacher Librarian (February 2006) 33.3: 19-23. Koechlin, Carol and Sandi Zwaan. Assignments Worth the Effort: Questions Are Key. Teacher Librarian (February 2007) 34.3: 14-19. Koechlin, Carol and Sandi Zwaan. Build Your Own Information Literate School. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research, 2003. Koechlin, C. & Zwaan, S. Focus on Understanding. Teacher Librarian (2002, October) 30.1: 8-13. Koechlin, Carol & Sandi Zwaan. Kick It up a Notch. School Libraries in Canada (2003) 22.4. Johnson, Doug. Skills for the Knowledge Worker. Teacher Librarian (October 2006) 34.1: 8-13. Loertscher, David. The Digital School Library: A World-Wide Development and a Fascinating Challenge. Teacher Librarian (2003, June) 30.5: 14-24. Miners, Zach and Angela Pascepella. The New Literacies. District Administration (October 2007). Ryan, Jenny and Steph Capra. Information Literacy Toolkit: Grades Kindergarten-6. Chicago: ALA, 2001. Ryan, Jenny and Steph Capra. Information Literacy Toolkit: Grades 7 and Up. Chicago: ALA, 2001. Taylor, Joie. Information Literacy and the School Library Media Center. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2006. Valenza, Joyce Kasman. Power Research Tools. Chicago: ALA. Valenza, Joyce Kasman Super Searchers Go to School: Sharing Online Strategies with K-12 Students, Teachers, and Librarians. Medford, NJ: Information Today, 2005. Valenza, Joyce Kasman. They Might be Gurus. Teacher Librarian (October 2006) 34.1: 18-25. Information Process Models Duncan, Donna and Laura Lockhart. I-Search for Success. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2005. Duncan, Donna and Laura Lockhart. I-Search, You Search, We All Learn to Research. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2000. Pappas, Marjorie L. and Ann E. Tepe. Pathways to Knowledge™ and Inquiry Learning. Greenwood Village, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 2002. Tallman, Julie and Marilyn Joyce. Making the Writing and Research Connection with the I-Search Process. 2nd Ed. New York: Neal-Schuman. Yucht, Alice H. FLIP IT!: An Information Skills Strategy for Student Researchers. Worthington, OH: Linworth, 1997. Inquiry Bruce, B. C., et al. The Inquiry Page: Bridging Digital Libraries to Learners. Knowledge Quest. (January/February 2003) 3: 15-17. Callison, Daniel. Information Inquiry. School Library Media Activities Monthly (December 2003) 4: 38-39. Callison, Daniel. The Student Information Scientist, Part I. School Library Media Activities Monthly (2005, October) 22.2: 39-44. Callison, Daniel. The Student Information Scientist, Part II. School Library Media Activities Monthly (2005, November) 22.3: 35-39. Conham, Jean, Kay Bishop, Carol Collier Kuhlthau, and Dianne Obert. Inquiry-Based Learning: Lessons from Library Power. Worthington, OH: Linworth, 2001. Harada, Violet H. Empowered Learning: Fostering Thinking Across the Curriculum. Stripling, Barbara K. and Sandra Hughes-Hassell. (Eds.). Curriculum Connections through the Library. (pp 41-66). Harada, Violet H. and Joan M. Yoshina. Inquiry Learning through Librarian-Teacher Partnerships. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, 2004. Kuhlthau, Carol C., Leslie K. Maniotes, and Ann K Caspari. Guided Inquiry Learning in the 21st Century. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2007. Loertscher, David V., Carol Koechlin and Sandi Zwaan. Ban Those Bird Units! 15 Models for teaching and Learning in Information-Rich and Technology-Rich Environments. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow, 2004. Logan, Debra Kay. Information Skills Toolkit: Collaborative Integrated Instruction for the Middle Grades. Worthington, OH: Linworth, 2000. Pappas, Marjorie L. Inquiry and Digital Learning Centers. School Library Media Activities Monthly (November, 2005) 22.3: 21-24. Instructional Design Callison, Daniel. Scaffolding. School Library Media Activities Monthly (February, 2001) 17.6: 37-40. McKenzie, Jamie. Brave New Citizen. From Now On (2008 January) 17.3. McKenzie, Jamie. Learning Authentically in the Language Arts Classroom. FNO (2007 November) 17.2. Pappas, Marjorie L. Evaluating Information. School Library Media Activities Monthly (November, 2000) 17.3: 22-26. Rankin, Virginia. Talk about It! Using Discussion to Extend and Enhance Student Research. Teacher Librarian (February 2006) 33.3: 8-12. Small, Ruth. Having an IM-PACT: A Model for Improving Instructional Presentations. Teacher Librarian (October, 2000) 28.1.
Learning Resources Corbit, M.. Moving into Cyberspace: Game Worlds for Learning. Knowledge Quest (2005, September/October) 34.1: 18-22. Greenblatt, Melinda. Reach Out to Riches: Collaborating with Museums and Cultural Institutions to Enhance Learning. Teacher Librarian (June 2006) 33.5: 30-33. Learning Theory Callison, Daniel. Constructivism. School Library Media Activities Monthly (December 2001) 18.4: 36-38. Haven, Kendall. Story Proof: The Science behind the Startling Power of Story. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2007. Organizers, Mind Maps and Webbing Callison, D.. Organizers. School Library Media Activities Monthly (2000, January) 5: 36-39. Graphic Organizers. Kagan Cooperative Learning. (Smart Card), 1998. Hyerle, David. A Field Guide to Using Visual Tools. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000. Hyerle, David. Visual Tools for Constructing Knowledge. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 1996. Parks, Sandra & Black, Howard. Organizing thinking: Book 1. Pacific Grove, CA: Critical Thinking Books and Software, 1992. Parks, Sandra. & Black, Howard. Organizing thinking: Book 2. Pacific Grove, CA: Critical Thinking Books and Software, 1992. Straker, David. Rapid Problem Solving with Post-it® Notes. Da Capo, 1997. Understanding by Design Wiggins, Grant and Jay McTighe. Expanded 2nd Ed. Understanding by Design. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2005.
Maintained by Marjorie L. Pappas. Last updated, April 2008.
Scope: This pathfinder provides examples of resources and tools for LMS who are designing inquiry-based instructional units.
KEYWORDS
WEB-BASED RESOURCES
Assessment
Electronic Learning: Rubrics in a Snap. (2006). Scholastic.
PBL: Project-based Learning. 4 Teachers. University of Kansas. 2006.
Reflection Journal Activities: Rubric. (n.d.).
Rubrics: Activity Bank. (n.d.). S.C.O.R.E.
Rubric Construction Set. (n.d.). The Landmark Project.
See Assessment Tools Pathfinder on the TL Center Wiki.
Collaboration
Curriculum Collaboration Toolkit. NoodleTools. 2005.
Two Taxonomies of the School Library Media Program. (1988). From the book by David Loertscher.
Critical Thinking
Bloom, Benjamin. Bloom’s Taxonomy: Sample Questions. 1956.
Critical and Creative Thinking. Developed by Annette Lamb and Larry Johnson. 2003.
Dalton, J. & Smith, D. [Applying Bloom’s Taxonomy]. 1986.
Evaluating Information
Adventures of Cyberbee: Web Evaluation. (2006). Linda Joseph.
Critically Analyzing Information Sources. (2006). Cornell University.
Kathy Schrock’s Guide for Educators: Critical Evaluation Information. 2006. Discovery Education.
QUICK: The Quality Information Checklist. HDA and CHIQ. 2000.
Why Evaluate Information Sources? Kentucky Virtual Library. 2004.
Information Literacy and Fluency
AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner. AASL/ALA, 2007.
ROUTE 21: Building 21st Century Skills. Partnership for 21st Century Skills
SLMAM Correlations Chart New (2007) to Old (1998). School Library Media Activities Monthly (February 2008) 24.6.
See Information Literacy and Process Pathfinder on the TC Center Wiki.
Inquiry
Connect: Inquiry Learning. Institute for Inquiry. Exploratorium. 2000
Dragonfly. Miami University (OH). 2000. NOTE: Very cool inquiry web site.
How Stuff Works. How Stuff Works. 2008
Inquiry Education Research. (n.d.). Institute for Inquiry. Exploratorium.
Learning Resources
The British Museum. (n.d.).
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. (n.d.).
Xpeditions Hall. National Geographic.
The Franklin Institute Online.
Kids’ Space. The Kids’ Space Foundation. 2006
Smithsonian.
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
See Tools and Strategies Pathfinder on the TC Center Wiki.
Questioning
The Question Mark. Jamie McKenzie.
Searching Tools
A Guide to Search Engines for Children. Paula Gragutsky. 2004.
Ask for Kids. IAC Search & Media.
Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need. NoodleTools. 2007.
KidsClick. 1995-2008.
KidsClick Worlds of Web Searching. Ramapo Catskill Library System. 1999.
Kids’ Search Tools. Ramapo Catskill Internet Guides. 2007.
Navigator: A Selective Guide to the Internet. Maintained by the New York Times. 2008.
Tools and Strategies
See Tools and Strategies Pathfinder on the TC Center Wiki.
Units and Lessons
The American Memory Project. Library of Congress. 2008.
Blue Web’n. AT & T Education. 2007.
Thinkfinity. The Verizon Foundation. 2008.
The Learning Page. Library of Congress.
The Mars Millennium Project. A National Arts, Science, Technology Initiative.
The New York Times Learning Center. The New York Times Company. 2008.
PBS Teachers. Public Broadcasting. 1995-2008.
Super Thematic Units. In2Edu. Warren Grieve.
WebRing: Creating Web-based Projects. WebRing. 2001-2008.
ARTICLES AND BOOKS
Callison, Daniel and Leslie Preddy. The Blue Book on Information Age Inquiry, Instruction and Literacy. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2006. NOTE: An excellent book that covers many topics.
Assessment
Harada, Violet H. and Joah M. Yoshina. Assessing Learning. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2005.
See Assessment Tools Pathfinder on the TL Center Wiki.
Collaboration
Burk, Lynne F. CSI Library – Collaborate, Support, Integrate. Teacher Librarian (December 2006) 34.2: 34-35.
Bush, Gail. Do Your Collaboration Homework. Teacher Librarian (October 2003) 31.1.
Bush, Gail. The School Buddy System. Chicago: ALA, 2003.
Buzzeo, Toni. Collaborating to Meet Literacy Standards: Teacher/Librarian Partnerships for Grades K-2. Worthington, OH: Linworth, 2007.
Harada, Violet H. and Joan M. Yoshina. Developing Collaborative Relationships. Inquiry Learning through Librarian-Teacher Partnerships. Linworth, 2004.
Loertscher, David V. Taxonomies of the School Library Media Program. 2nd ed. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research and Publishing, 2002.
Muronaga, Karen. & Violet Harada. The Art of Collaboration. Teacher Librarian (October, 1999). 27 (1).
Schomberg, J. TAG Team: Collaborate to Teach, Assess and Grow. Teacher Librarian (2003) 31.1.
Small, Ruth. Collaboration. Teacher Librarian (June 2002) 29.5.
Wolf, Sara Elizabeth. A Collaborative Event: An Elementary Unit on Severe Weather Preparedness. Teacher Librarian (June 2006) 33.5: 8-19.
Information Literacy & Fluency
AASL & AECT. Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: ALA, 1998.
Callison, Daniel. Information Fluency. School Library Media Activities Monthly (2002, June) 18.10: 36-38.
Geck, Caroline. The Generation Z Connection: Teaching Information Literacy to the Newest Net Generation. Teacher Librarian (February 2006) 33.3: 19-23.
Koechlin, Carol and Sandi Zwaan. Assignments Worth the Effort: Questions Are Key. Teacher Librarian (February 2007) 34.3: 14-19.
Koechlin, Carol and Sandi Zwaan. Build Your Own Information Literate School. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow Research, 2003.
Koechlin, C. & Zwaan, S. Focus on Understanding. Teacher Librarian (2002, October) 30.1: 8-13.
Koechlin, Carol & Sandi Zwaan. Kick It up a Notch. School Libraries in Canada (2003) 22.4.
Johnson, Doug. Skills for the Knowledge Worker. Teacher Librarian (October 2006) 34.1: 8-13.
Loertscher, David. The Digital School Library: A World-Wide Development and a Fascinating Challenge. Teacher Librarian (2003, June) 30.5: 14-24.
Miners, Zach and Angela Pascepella. The New Literacies. District Administration (October 2007).
Ryan, Jenny and Steph Capra. Information Literacy Toolkit: Grades Kindergarten-6. Chicago: ALA, 2001.
Ryan, Jenny and Steph Capra. Information Literacy Toolkit: Grades 7 and Up. Chicago: ALA, 2001.
Taylor, Joie. Information Literacy and the School Library Media Center. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2006.
Valenza, Joyce Kasman. Power Research Tools. Chicago: ALA.
Valenza, Joyce Kasman Super Searchers Go to School: Sharing Online Strategies with K-12 Students, Teachers, and Librarians. Medford, NJ: Information Today, 2005.
Valenza, Joyce Kasman. They Might be Gurus. Teacher Librarian (October 2006) 34.1: 18-25.
Information Process Models
Duncan, Donna and Laura Lockhart. I-Search for Success. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2005.
Duncan, Donna and Laura Lockhart. I-Search, You Search, We All Learn to Research. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2000.
Pappas, Marjorie L. and Ann E. Tepe. Pathways to Knowledge™ and Inquiry Learning. Greenwood Village, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 2002.
Tallman, Julie and Marilyn Joyce. Making the Writing and Research Connection with the I-Search Process. 2nd Ed. New York: Neal-Schuman.
Yucht, Alice H. FLIP IT!: An Information Skills Strategy for Student Researchers. Worthington, OH: Linworth, 1997.
Inquiry
Bruce, B. C., et al. The Inquiry Page: Bridging Digital Libraries to Learners. Knowledge Quest. (January/February 2003) 3: 15-17.
Callison, Daniel. Information Inquiry. School Library Media Activities Monthly (December 2003) 4: 38-39.
Callison, Daniel. The Student Information Scientist, Part I. School Library Media Activities Monthly (2005, October) 22.2: 39-44.
Callison, Daniel. The Student Information Scientist, Part II. School Library Media Activities Monthly (2005, November) 22.3: 35-39.
Conham, Jean, Kay Bishop, Carol Collier Kuhlthau, and Dianne Obert. Inquiry-Based Learning: Lessons from Library Power. Worthington, OH: Linworth, 2001.
Harada, Violet H. Empowered Learning: Fostering Thinking Across the Curriculum. Stripling, Barbara K. and Sandra Hughes-Hassell. (Eds.). Curriculum Connections through the Library. (pp 41-66).
Harada, Violet H. and Joan M. Yoshina. Inquiry Learning through Librarian-Teacher Partnerships. Worthington, OH: Linworth Publishing, 2004.
Kuhlthau, Carol C., Leslie K. Maniotes, and Ann K Caspari. Guided Inquiry Learning in the 21st Century. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2007.
Loertscher, David V., Carol Koechlin and Sandi Zwaan. Ban Those Bird Units! 15 Models for teaching and Learning in Information-Rich and Technology-Rich Environments. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow, 2004.
Logan, Debra Kay. Information Skills Toolkit: Collaborative Integrated Instruction for the Middle Grades. Worthington, OH: Linworth, 2000.
Pappas, Marjorie L. Inquiry and Digital Learning Centers. School Library Media Activities Monthly (November, 2005) 22.3: 21-24.
Instructional Design
Callison, Daniel. Scaffolding. School Library Media Activities Monthly (February, 2001) 17.6: 37-40.
McKenzie, Jamie. Brave New Citizen. From Now On (2008 January) 17.3.
McKenzie, Jamie. Learning Authentically in the Language Arts Classroom. FNO (2007 November) 17.2.
Pappas, Marjorie L. Evaluating Information. School Library Media Activities Monthly (November, 2000) 17.3: 22-26.
Rankin, Virginia. Talk about It! Using Discussion to Extend and Enhance Student Research. Teacher Librarian (February 2006) 33.3: 8-12.
Small, Ruth. Having an IM-PACT: A Model for Improving Instructional Presentations. Teacher Librarian (October, 2000) 28.1.
Learning Resources
Corbit, M.. Moving into Cyberspace: Game Worlds for Learning. Knowledge Quest (2005, September/October) 34.1: 18-22.
Greenblatt, Melinda. Reach Out to Riches: Collaborating with Museums and Cultural Institutions to Enhance Learning. Teacher Librarian (June 2006) 33.5: 30-33.
Learning Theory
Callison, Daniel. Constructivism. School Library Media Activities Monthly (December 2001) 18.4: 36-38.
Haven, Kendall. Story Proof: The Science behind the Startling Power of Story. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2007.
Organizers, Mind Maps and Webbing
Callison, D.. Organizers. School Library Media Activities Monthly (2000, January) 5: 36-39.
Graphic Organizers. Kagan Cooperative Learning. (Smart Card), 1998.
Hyerle, David. A Field Guide to Using Visual Tools. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000.
Hyerle, David. Visual Tools for Constructing Knowledge. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 1996.
Parks, Sandra & Black, Howard. Organizing thinking: Book 1. Pacific Grove, CA: Critical Thinking Books and Software, 1992.
Parks, Sandra. & Black, Howard. Organizing thinking: Book 2. Pacific Grove, CA: Critical Thinking Books and Software, 1992.
Straker, David. Rapid Problem Solving with Post-it® Notes. Da Capo, 1997.
Understanding by Design
Wiggins, Grant and Jay McTighe. Expanded 2nd Ed. Understanding by Design. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2005.
Maintained by Marjorie L. Pappas. Last updated, April 2008.